Preparedness & Response (PAR) Grant Program
PAR
CSFA Number: 588-40-1714
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (588)
Agency Identification
588
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
The PAR Grant Program helps enhance statewide emergency preparedness and response for state agencies, public universities, units of local government, and statewide mutual aid organizations.
Federal Authorization
N/A
Illinois Statue Authorization
20 ILCS 3305/5(j),
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
Illinois Administrative Code
Objective
The PAR Grant Program helps enhance statewide emergency preparedness and response for state agencies, public universities, units of local government, and statewide mutual aid organizations.
UGA Program Terms
IEMA will award the amount of each grant based on the sub-award recipient’s approved request to the Illinois Terrorism Task Force.
Eligible Applicants
Government Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
Local unit of government, state agencies, public universities, and statewide mutual aid organizations
Beneficiary Eligibility
N/A
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Public Safety
Credentials / Documentation
N/A
Preapplication Coordination
All projects are submitted to IEMA as requested by the Illinois Terrorism Task Force (ITTF). All projects are based on risk-driven, capabilities-based strategic plans that outline high-priority needs relating to terrorism preparedness. In Illinois, projects are prioritized that support a regional and statewide preparedness effort to ensure standardization across the state.
Application Procedures
Submission of an approved project to the Illinois Terrorism Task Force (ITTF) organizations designated sub-committee prior to completion of the grant application
Criteria Selecting Proposals
Applications reviewed by IEMA, Preparedness Section of the Division
Award Procedures
Applicants are notified of grant award once approved by the Illinois Terrorism Task Force (ITTF).
Deadlines
The application deadline for PAR is determined annually by IEMA.
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
To be determined annually
Uses and Restrictions
Potential Grantees must be identified in the State of Illinois Homeland Security Strategy.
Reports
Quarterly reports are required during period of performance once grant agreement is fully-executed.
Audits
Audit Certifications will be required annually through the GATA portal.
Account Identification
N/A
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Varies Annually
Program Accomplishments
Public safety initiatives intended to prevent further acts of terrorism or to respond to further acts of terrorism or other disasters or emergency situations in Illinois.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
N/A
Regional or Local Assistance Location
IEMA, 2200 South Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield IL 62703
Headquarters Office
IEMA, 2200 South Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield IL 62703
Program Website
https://www2.illinois.gov/iema/ITTF/Pages/PAR.aspx
Example Projects
Projects will vary annually. The funding is used to address unmet needs by closing gaps identified within the state homeland security strategy.
FUNDING INFORMATION
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2019 : $2,500,000
FY 2020 : $5,000,000
FY 2021 : $5,000,000
FY 2022 : $5,000,000
FY 2023 : $5,000,000
FY 2024 : $7,500,000
FY 2025 : $7,500,000
Federal Funding
None
Notice of Funding Opportunities
| Agency ID | Award Range | Application Range |
TOP 5 ACTIVE AWARDS
| Agency ID | Grantee Name | Start Date | End Date | Amount |
| 25PARMABAS | Mutual Aid Box Alarm System | 07/01/2024 | 06/30/2025 | 2,567,500 |
| 25PARILEAS | Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System | 07/01/2024 | 06/30/2025 | 1,652,000 |
| 25PARISPSW | Illinois State Police | 07/01/2024 | 06/30/2025 | 915,000 |
| 25PARIFSI | Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) | 07/01/2024 | 06/30/2025 | 809,000 |
| 25PARLOGAN | Logan, County of DBA Emergency Management Agency | 07/01/2024 | 06/30/2025 | 300,000 |